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ClothBender — 3D Printed 3DM Gear: Left Grip WIP
Published: 2013-11-28 15:10:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 7569; Favourites: 130; Downloads: 0
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Blank of the left grip of my 3D printed three dimensional maneuver gear. Some tweaks have to be made, but I am relatively satisfied with the result.Modeled by: ClothBender
Modeled in: Blender 2.69
Printing Technology: Polyjet
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You modeled that yourself? Very cool. Are you accepting any job offers?
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I did indeed model that myself. Do you have any job openings?
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You betcha dude. So here's the deal, I'm going to be doing some signings promoting the next issue of my comic soonish,
and I was thinking how much it would rock if I could get a replica of the main character's guns produced for sale or display.
Do you think you could model something like this? It's kind of a pipe-dreamy idea, but it would be pretty freaking awesome.
Naturally I could produce some detailed design sketches for ya.
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This is ingenious! I am trying to replicate the removable blade, and am considering using bike brakes, but that's all I've got. I don't suppose you'll consider explaining the mechanics of the removable blade part?
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Well, it's pretty simple: the blade just slides in and out! The fit is tight enough so that the parts stay put.
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This is amazing, I hope I can save up enough to get a 3D printer it would make cosplaying so much easier.
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3D printers are great for cosplay. You can work on your costumes while your printer makes your prop! I love it.
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Would it be cheeky if i asked for the 3D file you used to print these?
Cheers.
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Technology is amazing XD Actually, I don't have a 3D printer or anything but do you think that brakes taken from a bike could work? *hides in a dark corner*
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Yeah, bike handle breaks will work. I've actually seen people use those on their 3DM handles before.
(No need to hide haha)
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Thank you! And what about... a bike handlebar for the part that is around the hips? ^^' (I swear, I'm gonna dismember a bike these days XD)
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I thought 3d printers were expensive? How'd you manage to do it?
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It's a long story haha.
(And yes, 3D printers are expensive)
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i always thought 3d printers would be perfect for cosplay creations
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Woah o.o it looks so detailed!
I'm assuming that the blades are detachable for this one? I'll be making a Levi cosplay really soon and I'm interested to know how you plan to attach the blade. :3
Ah, and if you don't mind... may I use this picture as a reference to build my own? This is the most detailed grip that I've seen so far
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Yes, the blades are detachable. There is a slot in the grips to slide in the blades and two holes where posts will hold the blades in place (hopefully this will work...)
I don't mind you using this as a reference. Good luck with your cosplay!
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Interesting... can't wait to see the blades in action!
And thank you 
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No. The blade will be 3D printed as well.
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Will you spray it with spray paint that looks like chrome, or something else?
It would probably be much cheaper to laser-cut it from steeel, but i dont think the grip could handle the weight
btw: How much was that grip? Must have been at least 80€, or did you print it at home?
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I am going to either use water transfer film or sanded airbrush paint to create a brushed steel effect. As for the steel, it would probably be cheaper, but I would imagine that much of the detail would be lost (unless it was made up of multiple layers and assembled like a LOM 3D print).
I did print this with my own printer, so I am not sure how much it would cost to print through a printing service. However, your cost estimate is probably right; I could easily see this costing over 80 EUR.
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What printer do you have?
The Replicator?
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I actually have three printers: a Mendel Prusa, a Makergear M2, and an Objet30.
This piece was printed on my Objet30.
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Which one do you think is the best for printing prototypes and scale models of such?
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The Objet is by far the best of the three for practically any application.
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How much did it cost?
I read something about $20.000.
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I hope they get smaller and cheaper
I read about the Bucccaneer which will sell for something around $400, and fit on a desk quiet neatly (at least they say so), it will also be very quiet.
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